Preschool Staff
Educational Instructors
Crystal Akau - students refer to me as Ms. Akau
Email: cakau@cherrycreekschools.org
Years I have worked in education and at Summit:
Going on to my 4th year in education and on to my 3rd year at Summit.
My favorite things about working with students are:
hugs, smiles, laughter, being a part of them learn something new and seeing their eyes light up when they have that AH HA moment.
A few interesting things about me:
I was born and raised in California, I move to Colorado in 2021 with my husband and 2 daughters.
Jayeeta Aich - student refer to me as Ms. Jayeeta
Email: jaich@cherrycreekschools.org
Enrichment Instructor
Brooklynne Campbell - students refer to me as Ms. Brooklynne
Email: bcampbell@cherrycreekschools.org
How many years have you been teaching or working in education? In Summit?
This is my 2nd year working at summit, it is my 7th year working with preschool.
My favorite things about working with students are:
My favorite things about working with students are: being able to help them learn and grow; and helping them figure out what emotions they're feeling and how to help regulate them.
A few interesting things about me:
A few interesting things about me : I'm an artist with ADHD, I like being able to find ways to express myself and find different outlets for energy. I'm starting a campaign for DND with my eldest niece and her sister. I own 2 cats and 1 dog. I have a wonderful husband of almost 6 years and we are expecting our first child in December.
Other Pre-school Staff
Venice Paras - Students refer to me as Ms. Venice
Michelle Heinbaugh - Students refer to me as Ms. Michelle
Julie Donnely - Students refer to me as Ms. Julie
Kim Swart - Students refer to me as Ms. Kim
Support Educational Staff
Lindsay Hofman - Special Education Teacher
lhofman@cherrycreekschools.org
Amie Gulick - Occupational Therapist
Trina Ezell - Speech-Language Pathologist
tezell@cherrycreekschools.org
Annette L Diaz - School Psychologist
adiaz@cherrycreekschools.org
Krista Welch - Physical Therapy
kwelch7@cherrycreekschools.org